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Sure, emissions are undeniably better (unless you have a VW, haha) but this is only a net gain if the car gets scrapped, not sold into the used market like you
by cookie_monsta 6y ago
Sure, emissions are undeniably better (unless you have a VW, haha) but this is only a net gain if the car gets scrapped, not sold into the used market like you say most people do - that way we have the old smoker still driving around, plus the new one and all its manufacturing costs.
The only real gain is for the new car buyers psychologically - they get to feel like they're doing their part, buying their way to a greener planet.
- cwyers 6y agoSome number of cars are always going to need to be made new in a year -- due to collisions, wear and tear, etc. It is better for everybody, ceterus parabus, if newer cars are better at fuel efficiency and emissions. It is possible that the number of new cars is higher than it needs to be, but I am unaware of any evidence that suggests it is. Regardless, for each marginal car bought, it's better if that car is more fuel-efficient.
- pharmakom 6y agoThis is the root of the problem. We need to reduce car dependency.
- incanus77 6y ago> Sure, emissions are undeniably better (unless you have a VW, haha) I have a 1985 VW van, so it's haha the wrong direction for me.